Community
10/03/2021
New climate change film tells Tower Hamlets to act now
Time for Change puts a spotlight on the environmental crisis threatening Tower Hamlets. It recently enjoyed a successful virtual premiere, where experts from Tower Hamlets council and UNICEF answered local residents questions.
Read More21/12/2020
Kids cook up tasty eats
Local kids have been finessing their culinary skills recently thanks to a programme by Kitchen Social's, 'Take & Make' recipe kits.
Read More21/12/2020
Christmas comes early for Poplar HARCA’s elderly residents and dedicated volunteers
Every year, Poplar HARCA puts on a Christmas Lunch event for elderly residents with a Christmas dinner, musical performances and the infamous raffle. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the event couldn’t go ahead this year, so instead Poplar HARCA staff and dedicated volunteers brought Christmas cheer to elders’ doors on Thursday 17th December.
Read More18/12/2020
Tower Hamlets students delight: community partnership removes barriers to digital inclusion
On Thursday 10 December 2020, 30 excited students and their families from Lansbury Lawrence and Clara Grant primary schools in Poplar, received free laptops and one year free broadband connection to assist with home learning, courtesy of the Inclusive Broadband Connected Communities project.
Read More17/12/2020
Residents select development partner for Teviot Estate regeneration
Poplar HARCA has appointed Housebuilder of the Year, Hill as joint venture partner to deliver the Teviot Estate regeneration, which could include more than 2,500 new homes, new green and play spaces, shops, community and faith facilities, and improved infrastructure.
Read More27/11/2020
Shop local this Christmas
With the great news that many businesses can re-open in London from Wednesday 2 December, we’re supporting local businesses, as part of Tower Hamlets’ #ShopLocal campaign.
Read More23/11/2020
New A12 noise barrier a first for the UK
A new barrier intended to dramatically reduce the impact of traffic noise on passers-by, has been fitted on the A12, next to Bromley-by-Bow station.
Read More19/11/2020
The Food Store – Tower Hamlets first healthy affordable food store is open for families in need
The Food Store opens its doors in Limborough Gardens, Tower Hamlets. The first of its kind in the borough; the pilot scheme enables eligible families to shop for their groceries at a fraction of the price.
Read More28/10/2020
School Streets – Masjid Lane Road Closure
From Monday 2 November, Masjid Lane will be closed to traffic at the times below:
Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Morning: 8.30 – 9.15am
Afternoon: 2.45 – 3.30pm
26/10/2020
Aberfeldy residents launch two new businesses in the area
Leon Herbert was born and raised in Poplar, and has lived in the Aberfeldy area since the age of 14. In his adult years he’s lived in a few other places, but told us “something always pulls me back”. He and childhood friend Joshua Martin have recently opened two new exciting businesses in the area.
Read More23/10/2020
Keeping our community safe with Crimestoppers
If you’re concerned about knife crime in your area, there are things you can do.
Read More21/10/2020
Aberfeldy residents vote yes to regeneration
On a 91.1% voter turnout, 93.1% of residents have voted in favour of regenerating their area of the Aberfeldy Estate.
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